ETHORA

Arcanus ARPG

A hand-painted map of the world of Ethora
The Archive · Vol. I · A World Primer

The World of Ethora

An old archive opens. Inside it, the world is still being understood.

I

The World of Ethora

Ethora is not a young world. The same powers of the energy cores, which are every Arcanus's life force, have also affected the land for as long as it has existed. Now it is inhabited by rich cultures and many flora & fauna. The world map is a continuous project of places and people. You are welcome to explore.

II

The Empurios

For a thousand years before the disaster, Ethora had one king — an Arcanus carrying an element no one else held, chosen by tribe and town leaders tired of fighting over a continent none of them could hold alone. In the years before Year 0, forbidden practitioners began experimenting on the life-force itself, and made the first mutants. In the year 0, the disaster called Empurios happened that shaped every single life.

Read more about it in the full entry.

III

Regions & Cultures

IV

The Judgment Gods

After a catastrophic event called Empurios these gods came to life. These three deities are called the 'judgment gods'. They are present in every individual's mind and are responsible for judging the host's actions. They are only visible to whom the mind belongs to. Your every move, your everyday life, they always watch and decide over you.

Read more about this complex balance in the full entry

V

Paths & Traditions

Each Path answers a different question about how people should live in a world where emotions, actions, and intentions carry spiritual consequences. None of the Paths are inherently good or evil. They contain virtues, strengths, and dangers, prompting the inhabitants to consider the complexity of moral choices and character growth.

VI

Older Civilizations

MORE TO EXPLORE

This page only covers the basics. The map still has blank edges. The gods are still watching. Choose where to go next.